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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,254.79, 238,906.77 and 58,061.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,254.79, 238,906.77 and 58,061.37 is: 87,101.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,254.79 : 238,906.77 = 58,061.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,254.79/238,906.77 = 58,061.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,254.79x = 238,906.77 × 58,061.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,254.79x = 13,871,254,368.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,871,254,368.47/159,254.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,101.02

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